# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: www.TampaBayBarbecue.com

🌶️🔥 Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival 🍖🎶
📍 Vinoy Park, Downtown St. Pete
📅 Saturday & Sunday, May 23rd & 24th | 12 – 8pm

Fire up your appetite for one of Tampa Bay’s smokiest weekends! The 9th Annual Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival returns to the waterfront at Vinoy Park for two days of slow-smoked barbecue, craft drinks, live music, and mouthwatering competition.

What to Expect:
🍖 Top BBQ Pitmasters From Around the USA
🏆 Official BBQ Competition & People’s Choice Awards
🥩 Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Chicken & More
🍺 Craft Beer, Bourbon & Specialty Cocktails
🎶 Live Music All Weekend
🎨 Live Mural Artists
🛍️ Local Makers & Artisan Vendors
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Whether you’re a die-hard BBQ fan, a craft beer lover, or just looking for an epic waterfront festival, this is the place to be. Come hungry, vote for your favorite pitmasters, and enjoy the ultimate barbecue experience on Tampa Bay.

🎟️ Tickets, Competition & Vendor Info:
👉 www.TampaBayBarbecue.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/tampa-bay-barbecue-festival/200029484505540
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, contests, live-music, entertainment, art, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 143

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Petersburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Vinoy Park
- **lat**: 27.780980471614
- **long**: -82.626237273216
- **full address**: Vinoy Park, 799 Bayshore Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States, St. Petersburg

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a5e98a74524ccfa6e1fd99822496f5004731c9e7d410a47fcd61f48450c2fdb9-rimg-w1200-h656-dc171518-gmir?v=1768886833

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival being held?
  - **A:** Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vinoy Park, 799 Bayshore Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States, St. Petersburg.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival?
  - **A:** Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival is organized by Brewed Life Festivals.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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